June 16, 2015
Update, Update, Update
There will be a ratification Meeting held on Thursday, June 25th 2015.
Times:
09:00-11:00
13:00-15:00
16:00-18:00
Location: Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, Finch Salon
In Solidarity
Kathy Waters/ District Chair
Update, Update, Update
There will be a ratification Meeting held on Thursday, June 25th 2015.
Times:
09:00-11:00
13:00-15:00
16:00-18:00
Location: Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, Finch Salon
In Solidarity
Kathy Waters/ District Chair
June 14, 2015
Air Canada Customer Service Agents reach tentative agreement
News Release
Unifor has reached a tentative deal with Air Canada for a five-year collective agreement for over 4,000 Customer Sales and Service Agents.
"Unifor was built to defend good jobs. This deal protects scope work and achieves the fair wages that our members wanted," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. The agreement has the unanimous endorsement of the Unifor bargaining committee. Ratification meetings will be scheduled in locations across the country over the next ten days. Details of the agreement will only be disclosed to the public following ratification by Unifor Local 2002 members.
"Air Canada has enjoyed solid profits for two years and its stock has doubled in the last six months,” said Cheryl Robinson, Unifor Local 2002 President. "Our members deserve to share in that success.”
Talks have been ongoing since January 2015, but conflict between the parties about the scope of work done by Local 2002 members at Pearson International Airport complicated negotiations until this weekend when a resolution was facilitated by mediator Vince Ready.
Air Canada Customer Service Agents reach tentative agreement
News Release
Unifor has reached a tentative deal with Air Canada for a five-year collective agreement for over 4,000 Customer Sales and Service Agents.
"Unifor was built to defend good jobs. This deal protects scope work and achieves the fair wages that our members wanted," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. The agreement has the unanimous endorsement of the Unifor bargaining committee. Ratification meetings will be scheduled in locations across the country over the next ten days. Details of the agreement will only be disclosed to the public following ratification by Unifor Local 2002 members.
"Air Canada has enjoyed solid profits for two years and its stock has doubled in the last six months,” said Cheryl Robinson, Unifor Local 2002 President. "Our members deserve to share in that success.”
Talks have been ongoing since January 2015, but conflict between the parties about the scope of work done by Local 2002 members at Pearson International Airport complicated negotiations until this weekend when a resolution was facilitated by mediator Vince Ready.
June 13, 2015
Air Canada bargaining committee making rapid progress
Your bargaining committee returned to the table with the company and federal mediators on June 8. Most of the non-monetary proposals have been addressed and critical issues of a monetary nature are being hammered out.
Job security has remained the central concern in this round of negotiations. Your bargaining committee made it clear to the company that the pivotal issues surrounding the protection of our scope work must be resolved before any agreement could be reached.
The company was put on notice that if they didn’t find a way to resolve this issue with the airport authority then we would be setting a strike deadline.
The dispute mediation process between Air Canada and the airport authority is underway and is progressing rapidly. National president Jerry Dias is at the table and is directly involved at this stage of our negotiations.
We will continue to keep you informed with further information as it develops.
Air Canada bargaining committee making rapid progress
Your bargaining committee returned to the table with the company and federal mediators on June 8. Most of the non-monetary proposals have been addressed and critical issues of a monetary nature are being hammered out.
Job security has remained the central concern in this round of negotiations. Your bargaining committee made it clear to the company that the pivotal issues surrounding the protection of our scope work must be resolved before any agreement could be reached.
The company was put on notice that if they didn’t find a way to resolve this issue with the airport authority then we would be setting a strike deadline.
The dispute mediation process between Air Canada and the airport authority is underway and is progressing rapidly. National president Jerry Dias is at the table and is directly involved at this stage of our negotiations.
We will continue to keep you informed with further information as it develops.
June 05, 2015
Notes from negotes: Issue 18
Strike mandate gives Air Canada bargaining committee important leverage
Local 2002 members at Air Canada have come out in full support of their bargaining committee with a strike mandate of 95 per cent.
"Unifor is prepared to defend the work of our membership at all costs," says Local 2002 president Cheryl Robinson. "With the overwhelming support of our membership we know that we will be successful."
Members are angry at the company’s blatant show of disrespect for their collective agreement and the collective bargaining process.
Tame the beast and return the work
Earlier this year, Air Canada derailed negotiations by refusing to defend good jobs and scope work blaming the GTAA for the loss of work involving wheelchair assistance. Unifor refused to allow the company to bypass the collective agreement and put job security in jeopardy and took the company to arbitration.
On Monday June 1, the arbitrator ruled in the union’s favour instructing Air Canada to get back our work (using the dispute resolution mechanism). Unifor President Jerry Dias has called on the federal government and Air Canada instructing them to tame the monster they have created in the GTAA and return our scope work, as per the arbitrator’s ruling. We will continue to keep you informed with our progress.
Great expectations
Air Canada is making record profits ($122 million in profits in the first quarter) share prices are soaring and company executives are being richly rewarded. CEO Calin Rovenescu acknowledges that the company’s success is "only possible due to the hard work, dedication and commitment of all Air Canada employees."
In the past when the company had to go on a strict diet because the wolves were at the door, employees willingly tightened their belts. Now that the company is feasting at a banquet members want and deserve more than the scraps. But instead of giving, the company wants to take away.
In doing so, they have missed the perfect opportunity to demonstrate that they truly and sincerely care about the welfare of their employees.
Respect is earned
Members want and deserve respect in the workplace and at the bargaining table. They want and deserve job security and to make progress.
Let’s start a conversation about R.E.S.P.E.C.T in the workplace and in collective bargaining and what that means to us. And with a 95 per cent strike mandate, lets hope the company is respectfully listening.
Notes from negotes: Issue 18
Strike mandate gives Air Canada bargaining committee important leverage
Local 2002 members at Air Canada have come out in full support of their bargaining committee with a strike mandate of 95 per cent.
"Unifor is prepared to defend the work of our membership at all costs," says Local 2002 president Cheryl Robinson. "With the overwhelming support of our membership we know that we will be successful."
Members are angry at the company’s blatant show of disrespect for their collective agreement and the collective bargaining process.
Tame the beast and return the work
Earlier this year, Air Canada derailed negotiations by refusing to defend good jobs and scope work blaming the GTAA for the loss of work involving wheelchair assistance. Unifor refused to allow the company to bypass the collective agreement and put job security in jeopardy and took the company to arbitration.
On Monday June 1, the arbitrator ruled in the union’s favour instructing Air Canada to get back our work (using the dispute resolution mechanism). Unifor President Jerry Dias has called on the federal government and Air Canada instructing them to tame the monster they have created in the GTAA and return our scope work, as per the arbitrator’s ruling. We will continue to keep you informed with our progress.
Great expectations
Air Canada is making record profits ($122 million in profits in the first quarter) share prices are soaring and company executives are being richly rewarded. CEO Calin Rovenescu acknowledges that the company’s success is "only possible due to the hard work, dedication and commitment of all Air Canada employees."
In the past when the company had to go on a strict diet because the wolves were at the door, employees willingly tightened their belts. Now that the company is feasting at a banquet members want and deserve more than the scraps. But instead of giving, the company wants to take away.
In doing so, they have missed the perfect opportunity to demonstrate that they truly and sincerely care about the welfare of their employees.
Respect is earned
Members want and deserve respect in the workplace and at the bargaining table. They want and deserve job security and to make progress.
Let’s start a conversation about R.E.S.P.E.C.T in the workplace and in collective bargaining and what that means to us. And with a 95 per cent strike mandate, lets hope the company is respectfully listening.
May 29, 2015
Air Canada - Notes from Negotes, Issue 17: Goal of committee is to get best deal possible for our member
On Wednesday the arbitration to retain scope work for Air Canada customer service agents continued as the union and company presented testimony before arbitrator Brian Keller.
Legal counsel for Unifor Lewis Gotheil, who has unparalleled expertise in this matter, researched and delivered a strong, compelling case and closing arguments are now underway.
It can take weeks and sometimes months for a judgement to be delivered. However because of the impact this issue has on current negotiations, the union and the company have agreed to accept a verbal response. A full written decision will follow.
The bargaining committee remains on target as they strategize for success in this round of negotiations.
"We hear our membership loud and clear," says bargaining committee chairperson Frances Galambosy. "They want progress and we are focused on getting the best deal and collective agreement possible."
Strike votes will begin tomorrow, May 30 and conclude June 5. We expect to receive a very strong mandate from our members who have demonstrated throughout these negotiations that they are informed, engaged and ready to go the distance to make progress.
Recent announcements in the media that Air Canada is opting out of federal funding regulations have caused some concerns with our membership. The company stated in its press release that they will use this opportunity gained from new funding rules to "create substantial value to shareholders and employees."
Your committee will expect this to translate into good news when we return to the bargaining table to make positive gains for our members.
Local 2002 is committed to keeping our members informed and will continue to provide updates.
29 mai 2015 Air Canada
- Info Négo Volume 17 : L’objectif du comité est de conclure la meilleure entente possible pour nos membres Mercredi,
l’arbitrage s’est poursuivi pour conserver le travail dévolu aux agents du service à la clientèle d’Air Canada alors que le syndicat et la compagnie ont témoigné devant l’arbitre Brian Keller.
Le conseiller juridique d’Unifor, Lewis Gotheil, qui a une expertise sans pareil dans le domaine, a fait des recherches et livré un solide dossier; les plaidoiries finales sont maintenant en cours.
Des semaines voire des mois sont parfois nécessaires pour qu'un jugement soit rendu. Toutefois, en raison de l’impact de cette question sur les négociations actuelles, le syndicat et la compagnie ont convenu d’accepter une réponse verbale. Une décision écrite complète suivra.
Le comité de négociation vise toujours le même objectif et continue d’établir des stratégies pour remporter cette ronde de négociations.
« Nous avons entendu nos membres haut et fort », a affirmé la présidente du comité de négociation, Frances Galambosy. « Ils veulent obtenir des gains et nous nous concentrons sur la conclusion de la meilleure entente possible et d’une bonne convention collective. »
Les votes de grève commenceront demain, le 30 mai, et se termineront le 5 juin. Nous prévoyons recevoir un très solide mandat de nos membres qui ont démontré pendant ces négociations qu’ils étaient informés, déterminés et prêts à tout faire pour progresser.
De récentes annonces dans les médias informant qu’Air Canada a décidé de ne plus se prévaloir des règles de capitalisation qui s’appliquent aux régimes de retraite de compétence fédérale ont soulevé des préoccupations chez nos membres. La compagnie a déclaré dans son communiqué de presse qu’elle utiliserait cette occasion fournie par les nouvelles règles de capitalisation pour « créer une valeur considérable pour les actionnaires et les employés ».
Votre comité s’attend à ce que ceci se transforme en bonnes nouvelles lorsque nous retournerons à la table de négociation en vue de faire des gains positifs pour nos membres.
La section locale 2002 s’est engagée à maintenir les membres informés et nous continuerons de vous communiquer les plus récentes nouvelles.
Air Canada - Notes from Negotes, Issue 17: Goal of committee is to get best deal possible for our member
On Wednesday the arbitration to retain scope work for Air Canada customer service agents continued as the union and company presented testimony before arbitrator Brian Keller.
Legal counsel for Unifor Lewis Gotheil, who has unparalleled expertise in this matter, researched and delivered a strong, compelling case and closing arguments are now underway.
It can take weeks and sometimes months for a judgement to be delivered. However because of the impact this issue has on current negotiations, the union and the company have agreed to accept a verbal response. A full written decision will follow.
The bargaining committee remains on target as they strategize for success in this round of negotiations.
"We hear our membership loud and clear," says bargaining committee chairperson Frances Galambosy. "They want progress and we are focused on getting the best deal and collective agreement possible."
Strike votes will begin tomorrow, May 30 and conclude June 5. We expect to receive a very strong mandate from our members who have demonstrated throughout these negotiations that they are informed, engaged and ready to go the distance to make progress.
Recent announcements in the media that Air Canada is opting out of federal funding regulations have caused some concerns with our membership. The company stated in its press release that they will use this opportunity gained from new funding rules to "create substantial value to shareholders and employees."
Your committee will expect this to translate into good news when we return to the bargaining table to make positive gains for our members.
Local 2002 is committed to keeping our members informed and will continue to provide updates.
29 mai 2015 Air Canada
- Info Négo Volume 17 : L’objectif du comité est de conclure la meilleure entente possible pour nos membres Mercredi,
l’arbitrage s’est poursuivi pour conserver le travail dévolu aux agents du service à la clientèle d’Air Canada alors que le syndicat et la compagnie ont témoigné devant l’arbitre Brian Keller.
Le conseiller juridique d’Unifor, Lewis Gotheil, qui a une expertise sans pareil dans le domaine, a fait des recherches et livré un solide dossier; les plaidoiries finales sont maintenant en cours.
Des semaines voire des mois sont parfois nécessaires pour qu'un jugement soit rendu. Toutefois, en raison de l’impact de cette question sur les négociations actuelles, le syndicat et la compagnie ont convenu d’accepter une réponse verbale. Une décision écrite complète suivra.
Le comité de négociation vise toujours le même objectif et continue d’établir des stratégies pour remporter cette ronde de négociations.
« Nous avons entendu nos membres haut et fort », a affirmé la présidente du comité de négociation, Frances Galambosy. « Ils veulent obtenir des gains et nous nous concentrons sur la conclusion de la meilleure entente possible et d’une bonne convention collective. »
Les votes de grève commenceront demain, le 30 mai, et se termineront le 5 juin. Nous prévoyons recevoir un très solide mandat de nos membres qui ont démontré pendant ces négociations qu’ils étaient informés, déterminés et prêts à tout faire pour progresser.
De récentes annonces dans les médias informant qu’Air Canada a décidé de ne plus se prévaloir des règles de capitalisation qui s’appliquent aux régimes de retraite de compétence fédérale ont soulevé des préoccupations chez nos membres. La compagnie a déclaré dans son communiqué de presse qu’elle utiliserait cette occasion fournie par les nouvelles règles de capitalisation pour « créer une valeur considérable pour les actionnaires et les employés ».
Votre comité s’attend à ce que ceci se transforme en bonnes nouvelles lorsque nous retournerons à la table de négociation en vue de faire des gains positifs pour nos membres.
La section locale 2002 s’est engagée à maintenir les membres informés et nous continuerons de vous communiquer les plus récentes nouvelles.
May 19, 2015
Notes from negotes: Issue 16
Contracting out at Air Canada is lethal for employees and passengers alike
Although negotiations between the company and the union are suspended, our determination and vigilance as we protect our scope work continues. The bargaining committee pushed for earlier arbitration dates regarding wheelchair work at Pearson and we are pleased to announce that the hearings will resume May 27, 28 and 29.
This dispute is not only about 130 special assistance positions in Toronto. We must not accept the company’s cavalier attitude towards our work and standby while these good jobs are lost forever. As soon as a third party is permitted to make arbitrary decisions that diminishes our scope duties (decisions that fly in the face of protections under the Canada Labour Code and arbitral jurisprudence) then all of our work, in every function and every station across the country is under threat.
That is why it is imperative that we stop this lethal action now, before it goes any further.
Discussions have taken place at the highest levels between Unifor and Air Canada. Unfortunately, the company continues to offer no meaningful solutions to the serious issue of contracting out by airport authorities.
"It is completely unacceptable for the GTAA to make unilateral decisions that affect our bargaining relationship with Air Canada," says Unifor president Jerry Dias.
President Dias has requested a four-party meeting, currently in the process of being scheduled, with Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu, GTAA president and CEO Howard Eng, federal Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt and federal Labour Minister Kellie Leitch, with the goal to resolve this impasse and ultimately avoid unnecessary job action.
Getting the facts, just the facts!
Information is powerful, but the wrong information can be dangerous.
During bargaining rumours are like grass fires in a drought, they start easily and spread fast. It’s easy to be distracted and divided by the smoke (and mirrors). Stay focused on the issues.
If you hear a rumour about bargaining, don’t spread the fire, put it out!
Check with your district chair or bargaining committee person to get the facts, just the facts.
Lock out?
Air Canada’s lack of support for its employees has many members wondering if the rumours of a lock out will come to pass. A lockout is similar to a strike, however it is initiated by the employer instead of the union. Such extreme action on the company’s part would be irresponsible, especially when there is a reasonable and achievable solution within our grasp: RESPECT our scope work and the language in our collective agreement!
Unifor will continue to utilize all of our resources in an effort to find a resolve. If this is not achieved, the first possible date of a lock out or strike is June 2, 2015. Prior to exercising the intent (to lock-out/strike) 72 hours’ notice must be given by either party.
Strike vote
The protection of our scope work is essential; without job security, everything else becomes secondary.
As members of a union we know that we must defend the job security of the most junior among us, just as the workers who have gone before us fought for the rights that we benefit from.
If required, Local 2002 will conduct strike vote meetings across the country in early June. Please plan to attend these very important meetings for detailed information.
Stay strong, stay united and stay tuned!
Joanne from the Bargaining Committee!.
Please wear your Unifor Lanyards and pins to show Solidarity and support for your Bargaining Committee regarding the proposed changes by the Company to our shift trades. We have suspended Bargaining with the Company until the shift trade issues can be resolved
Please wear your Unifor Lanyards and pins to show Solidarity and support for your Bargaining Committee regarding the proposed changes by the Company to our shift trades. We have suspended Bargaining with the Company until the shift trade issues can be resolved
May 3, 2015
Notes from negotes: Issue 15
Unifor fights to retain our work and our passengers’ dignity at Air Canada
Local 2002’s fight to protect scope work is sparking workplace actions across Canada. Members are angry that Air Canada is refusing to honour our current scope language and worried about what this blatant lack of respect means for their future.
"Our members are proud of the work they do but they are mad as hell, and they’re not going to take it anymore,” says Local 2002 President Cheryl Robinson. "They’ve had to stand by and watch airline travel devolve from a full service to a practically self-service industry, all in the name of profit. And if Air Canada has its way, soon they will offer no service for our most vulnerable passengers."
Without even waiting for the results of the pending arbitration, the GTAA gave away the special assistance work that our members have done for decades to a third party provider. To add insult to injury, Air Canada has stood idly by, claiming they have no ability to influence the airport authority.
Customer service agents at Pearson are reporting and documenting mass confusion and incredible "botch ups" at flight after flight.
"I met a flight that had a passenger requiring carry off assistance and the young man and his father had to wait on the aircraft for over half an hour for help," said one agent, a 30 year employee with Air Canada. "When the new service provider finally arrived, he had the wrong equipment. A flight attendant helped to lift the passenger; he was clearly humiliated, his father was distressed and I was embarrassed. It is terrible to see people being treated like this."
"This is just the tip of the iceberg,” says Unifor Staff Representative Leslie Dias. "This relentless decline of service and good jobs affects us all and everyone needs to recognize the long term implications."
Protests go mobile on May Day
Unifor continues to use every opportunity to alert the travelling public about the changes and challenges that they can expect as they try to navigate Canada’s airports, especially if they need special assistance.
At Edmonton International Airport on April 27, over 200 flag flying Unifor activists and allies marched the length of the terminal handing out information leaflets to largely sympathetic passengers about the decline of jobs and services.
On May Day at 13:30, crowds of Air Canada workers in Halifax, St. John’s Newfoundland, Saint John New Brunswick and Montreal were out in force marching to protest the erosion of their scope work and the elimination of 130 good jobs. Agents in Winnipeg reservations, clad in red, stood in solidarity at their work stations at 13:30 EST and later shared a cake emblazoned with the Unifor shield. In Toronto, ice cream trucks pulled up at the departure level at terminal one at 1:30 and hundreds of workers and passengers gathered outside in the sunshine to eat cones and celebrate International Workers Day together.
Arbitration
Unifor is using every legal channel to fight the drive to eliminate our scope work. As a result of the grievance filed in November, the wheelchair work arbitration began April 30 and continues on June 4 and 26.
The union has a strong legal case and history on our side. Past arbitration awards confirm that work relating to special assistance passengers is exclusive Unifor bargaining unit scope work. GTAA’s decision to outsource wheelchair work on May 1, 2015 is a clear attack on settled labour relations resolutions dating back decades.
In the arbitration, Air Canada’s case is centering on claims that the federal government set up the GTAA as a non-profit organization with quasi-governmental powers to essentially dictate the rules, directions, and orders that they see fit. Air Canada claims that their hands are tied and that they have no option but to comply with whatever rules, directions, or orders are handed down.
Strike vote
Air Canada's refusal to protect and support their workers has many of our members wondering what will happen next. On May 11 the 60-day conciliation period initiated by the company will end and the conciliator will file a report to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board. On June 2, following a 21 day "cooling off period" the company can lock out its workers and the union can withdraw its labour.
Going on strike is always a last resort but the issues surrounding job security are paramount and will change the workplace permanently. If these issues are not resolved in the coming weeks then strike votes will soon be taken. Based on the participation and solidarity that our members displayed from coast to coast on International Workers Day, we know that we can count on their continued support.
"We’re drawing a line in the sand with Air Canada and the GTAA,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "Our members deserve respect and passengers deserve good service. We will not let this work be contracted out."
Notes from negotes: Issue 15
Unifor fights to retain our work and our passengers’ dignity at Air Canada
Local 2002’s fight to protect scope work is sparking workplace actions across Canada. Members are angry that Air Canada is refusing to honour our current scope language and worried about what this blatant lack of respect means for their future.
"Our members are proud of the work they do but they are mad as hell, and they’re not going to take it anymore,” says Local 2002 President Cheryl Robinson. "They’ve had to stand by and watch airline travel devolve from a full service to a practically self-service industry, all in the name of profit. And if Air Canada has its way, soon they will offer no service for our most vulnerable passengers."
Without even waiting for the results of the pending arbitration, the GTAA gave away the special assistance work that our members have done for decades to a third party provider. To add insult to injury, Air Canada has stood idly by, claiming they have no ability to influence the airport authority.
Customer service agents at Pearson are reporting and documenting mass confusion and incredible "botch ups" at flight after flight.
"I met a flight that had a passenger requiring carry off assistance and the young man and his father had to wait on the aircraft for over half an hour for help," said one agent, a 30 year employee with Air Canada. "When the new service provider finally arrived, he had the wrong equipment. A flight attendant helped to lift the passenger; he was clearly humiliated, his father was distressed and I was embarrassed. It is terrible to see people being treated like this."
"This is just the tip of the iceberg,” says Unifor Staff Representative Leslie Dias. "This relentless decline of service and good jobs affects us all and everyone needs to recognize the long term implications."
Protests go mobile on May Day
Unifor continues to use every opportunity to alert the travelling public about the changes and challenges that they can expect as they try to navigate Canada’s airports, especially if they need special assistance.
At Edmonton International Airport on April 27, over 200 flag flying Unifor activists and allies marched the length of the terminal handing out information leaflets to largely sympathetic passengers about the decline of jobs and services.
On May Day at 13:30, crowds of Air Canada workers in Halifax, St. John’s Newfoundland, Saint John New Brunswick and Montreal were out in force marching to protest the erosion of their scope work and the elimination of 130 good jobs. Agents in Winnipeg reservations, clad in red, stood in solidarity at their work stations at 13:30 EST and later shared a cake emblazoned with the Unifor shield. In Toronto, ice cream trucks pulled up at the departure level at terminal one at 1:30 and hundreds of workers and passengers gathered outside in the sunshine to eat cones and celebrate International Workers Day together.
Arbitration
Unifor is using every legal channel to fight the drive to eliminate our scope work. As a result of the grievance filed in November, the wheelchair work arbitration began April 30 and continues on June 4 and 26.
The union has a strong legal case and history on our side. Past arbitration awards confirm that work relating to special assistance passengers is exclusive Unifor bargaining unit scope work. GTAA’s decision to outsource wheelchair work on May 1, 2015 is a clear attack on settled labour relations resolutions dating back decades.
In the arbitration, Air Canada’s case is centering on claims that the federal government set up the GTAA as a non-profit organization with quasi-governmental powers to essentially dictate the rules, directions, and orders that they see fit. Air Canada claims that their hands are tied and that they have no option but to comply with whatever rules, directions, or orders are handed down.
Strike vote
Air Canada's refusal to protect and support their workers has many of our members wondering what will happen next. On May 11 the 60-day conciliation period initiated by the company will end and the conciliator will file a report to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board. On June 2, following a 21 day "cooling off period" the company can lock out its workers and the union can withdraw its labour.
Going on strike is always a last resort but the issues surrounding job security are paramount and will change the workplace permanently. If these issues are not resolved in the coming weeks then strike votes will soon be taken. Based on the participation and solidarity that our members displayed from coast to coast on International Workers Day, we know that we can count on their continued support.
"We’re drawing a line in the sand with Air Canada and the GTAA,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "Our members deserve respect and passengers deserve good service. We will not let this work be contracted out."
Notes from negotes: Issue 13 | Talks break down with Air Canada
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This past weekend, your Unifor bargaining committee worked extensively in hopes of reaching a tentative agreement for our CSSA members at Air Canada.
Since opening talks with the Company at the end of January, much progress had been made. A great deal of non-monetary issues had been signed off and the committee was optimistic that a deal could be reached that would provide monetary gains, job security and overall improvements for its members.
However, progress came to a halt late last night when Air Canada refused to involve itself with an ongoing issue concerning wheelchair work at the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. The GTAA is demanding that all work involving servicing passengers requiring wheelchair/special assistance be outsourced at Pearson International Airport. This demand would result in a 50% pay cut for approximately 130 workers.
"This disregard for workers at Air Canada in Toronto is just the beginning of a larger issue of contract flipping that could affect Air Canada members in all locations," said Cheryl Robinson, Unifor Local 2002 President. "The practice of ‘contract flipping’ is legal but unethical and gives employers, such as the GTAA, an opportunity to cut costs at the expense of its employees."
Unifor President Jerry Dias arrived in Toronto this weekend to join talks and support the Local 2002 bargaining committee. Mr. Dias spoke with Kevin Howlett, Senior Vice President at Air Canada as well as Howard Eng, President and CEO at the GTAA in hopes of bringing this issue to a close. However, both companies are unwilling to engage with each other to save these members’ jobs and keep this work at Air Canada.
Additionally, there is a compounded issue pertaining to Jazz work relating to the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Air Canada. The newly amended CPA - which went into effect earlier this year - puts our work at Jazz under potential threat. Jazz work in many of our bases forms a significant part of the overall airport operation.
At this juncture there are no additional talks scheduled between Unifor and Air Canada.
We will keep you updated as events unfold.
In solidarity,
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Since opening talks with the Company at the end of January, much progress had been made. A great deal of non-monetary issues had been signed off and the committee was optimistic that a deal could be reached that would provide monetary gains, job security and overall improvements for its members.
However, progress came to a halt late last night when Air Canada refused to involve itself with an ongoing issue concerning wheelchair work at the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. The GTAA is demanding that all work involving servicing passengers requiring wheelchair/special assistance be outsourced at Pearson International Airport. This demand would result in a 50% pay cut for approximately 130 workers.
"This disregard for workers at Air Canada in Toronto is just the beginning of a larger issue of contract flipping that could affect Air Canada members in all locations," said Cheryl Robinson, Unifor Local 2002 President. "The practice of ‘contract flipping’ is legal but unethical and gives employers, such as the GTAA, an opportunity to cut costs at the expense of its employees."
Unifor President Jerry Dias arrived in Toronto this weekend to join talks and support the Local 2002 bargaining committee. Mr. Dias spoke with Kevin Howlett, Senior Vice President at Air Canada as well as Howard Eng, President and CEO at the GTAA in hopes of bringing this issue to a close. However, both companies are unwilling to engage with each other to save these members’ jobs and keep this work at Air Canada.
Additionally, there is a compounded issue pertaining to Jazz work relating to the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Air Canada. The newly amended CPA - which went into effect earlier this year - puts our work at Jazz under potential threat. Jazz work in many of our bases forms a significant part of the overall airport operation.
At this juncture there are no additional talks scheduled between Unifor and Air Canada.
We will keep you updated as events unfold.
In solidarity,
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Apr 24, 2015
Notes from negotes: Issue 14
READY, SET, ACTION for Air Canada workers
We're ready!
Negotiations with Air Canada is still on hiatus.
The company is still entrenched in their plans to take away the wheelchair work from our members at Pearson and continue to play the 'blame game' with the GTAA, instead of valuing, respecting their contractual obligations with us and protecting the work that our members have performed for 70 years.
Your committee has made it clear that we are determined to resolve the pivotal issues surrounding the protection of our scope work (including the renewal of the Jazz servicing contract).
Air Canada is in good financial health and the only thing standing in the way of your committee achieving a sound, progressive collective agreement for our members, is corporate greed.
The Globe and Mail recently announced that CEO Calin Rovinescu will receive a 91 per-cent increase to his already enhanced pension, nearly doubling his retirement pay to $791,300 a year. And just in case you were worried about the sustainability of Calin's $62 million in shares and options, Air Canada has put measures in place to "protect their value if the price dives in the future."
How about protecting the job security of Air Canada’s frontline workers!
Your union is fighting to stop the unnecessary erosion of our work. Some important dates are coming up: May 11, 2015 marks the end of conciliation, followed by a 21 day ‘cooling off period.’ On June 2 the company may exercise their right to lock workers out and the union is in a legal position to withdraw our members’ labour (after a positive strike vote is taken).
Get set!
The committee has been working with the Unifor legal department to prepare for the wheelchair scope work arbitration. The arbitration is currently scheduled for April 30 and June 4, with an additional date to be announced once confirmed.
It is unfortunate that, without even knowing the outcome of the arbitration, Air Canada has developed and distributed a work bid omitting wheelchair work from Pearson’s summer schedule.
ACTION!
Air Canada has slapped a sale sticker on the backs of workers to maximize corporate profits and minimize their responsibility to their employees. Whether you have 30 years or 3 with this company, all of our jobs are at risk and we must fight this injustice together.
The tidal wave of worker indignation that began at rallies in Toronto will soon spread to cities and airports across the country. Be prepared and ready to participate! Send a message to Air Canada that we are the frontline faces of this airline and the sun may not shine so brightly this summer if we are not there to greet our passengers.
"The solidarity of our membership is an amazing force to be reckoned with," says Local 2002 President Cheryl Robinson. "And we will not stand idly by as the company tries to steal our jobs to line the pockets of their executives."
Notes from negotes: Issue 14
READY, SET, ACTION for Air Canada workers
We're ready!
Negotiations with Air Canada is still on hiatus.
The company is still entrenched in their plans to take away the wheelchair work from our members at Pearson and continue to play the 'blame game' with the GTAA, instead of valuing, respecting their contractual obligations with us and protecting the work that our members have performed for 70 years.
Your committee has made it clear that we are determined to resolve the pivotal issues surrounding the protection of our scope work (including the renewal of the Jazz servicing contract).
Air Canada is in good financial health and the only thing standing in the way of your committee achieving a sound, progressive collective agreement for our members, is corporate greed.
The Globe and Mail recently announced that CEO Calin Rovinescu will receive a 91 per-cent increase to his already enhanced pension, nearly doubling his retirement pay to $791,300 a year. And just in case you were worried about the sustainability of Calin's $62 million in shares and options, Air Canada has put measures in place to "protect their value if the price dives in the future."
How about protecting the job security of Air Canada’s frontline workers!
Your union is fighting to stop the unnecessary erosion of our work. Some important dates are coming up: May 11, 2015 marks the end of conciliation, followed by a 21 day ‘cooling off period.’ On June 2 the company may exercise their right to lock workers out and the union is in a legal position to withdraw our members’ labour (after a positive strike vote is taken).
Get set!
The committee has been working with the Unifor legal department to prepare for the wheelchair scope work arbitration. The arbitration is currently scheduled for April 30 and June 4, with an additional date to be announced once confirmed.
It is unfortunate that, without even knowing the outcome of the arbitration, Air Canada has developed and distributed a work bid omitting wheelchair work from Pearson’s summer schedule.
ACTION!
Air Canada has slapped a sale sticker on the backs of workers to maximize corporate profits and minimize their responsibility to their employees. Whether you have 30 years or 3 with this company, all of our jobs are at risk and we must fight this injustice together.
The tidal wave of worker indignation that began at rallies in Toronto will soon spread to cities and airports across the country. Be prepared and ready to participate! Send a message to Air Canada that we are the frontline faces of this airline and the sun may not shine so brightly this summer if we are not there to greet our passengers.
"The solidarity of our membership is an amazing force to be reckoned with," says Local 2002 President Cheryl Robinson. "And we will not stand idly by as the company tries to steal our jobs to line the pockets of their executives."
March 27, 2015
Notes from negotes: Issue 12
Despite slow progress for several weeks, negotiations took a turn this week and are heating up. Senior Air Canada Officials as well as your Local President, Cheryl Robinson and National Leadership have joined the bargaining table to increase the authority and expertise to make key decisions in the coming days. The Bargaining Committee will be meeting with the company through the weekend.
This week the company and the union exchanged monetary proposals for consideration. Over the next few days, the Committee will be spending long hours to continue to negotiate an agreement that makes improvements for all of our members.
The Committee is making some progress on the issue of shift trades and are able to report that the implementation date for positive pay has been delayed beyond April 1.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Notes from negotes: Issue 12
Despite slow progress for several weeks, negotiations took a turn this week and are heating up. Senior Air Canada Officials as well as your Local President, Cheryl Robinson and National Leadership have joined the bargaining table to increase the authority and expertise to make key decisions in the coming days. The Bargaining Committee will be meeting with the company through the weekend.
This week the company and the union exchanged monetary proposals for consideration. Over the next few days, the Committee will be spending long hours to continue to negotiate an agreement that makes improvements for all of our members.
The Committee is making some progress on the issue of shift trades and are able to report that the implementation date for positive pay has been delayed beyond April 1.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
March 20, 2015
Notes from negotes: Issue 11
Negotiations have followed a slow and sometimes turbulent course since opening on January 26, 2015. Just weeks into the process, Air Canada replaced their chief negotiator and then at the end of February they filed for conciliation. This week, the addition of two government conciliators: Barney Dobbins and Kim Beemer along with several senior representatives from Air Canada including Kevin Howlett (who has 30 years of experience in labour relations in the airlines) and others from the finance department will set negotiations on a steadier path as the committee moves our agenda forward.
The bargaining committee will continue to work diligently with Air Canada and the conciliators in order to achieve a contract that makes progress for our members.
Changes to the shift trading process remains an issue of great consternation to our members and there are still many unresolved issues yet to be determined. There are rumours circulating in workplaces regarding a change to the proposed April 1 implementation. To date, the company has not confirmed any alternative dates or plans of action to your committee.
Wheelchair related work at Pearson Airport is an ongoing topic. If this issue isn’t resolved at the bargaining table, Unifor has secured an arbitration date of April 30, 2015 where the dispute will be heard by an arbitrator who will examine both sides of the dispute and render a binding decision.
If you have a bargaining question pertaining to workplace issues or ongoing negotiations, please contact your district chairperson or regional vice president who will table them during our weekly conference calls.
As the bargaining process unfolds, the bargaining committee will continue to keep our members updated. However, in order to protect the integrity of the negotiations, the committee cannot discuss specific details with the membership while in collective bargaining.
Rest assured, as your elected bargaining committee, that when we sit across the table from the company in negotiations we represent your best interests at all times.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Notes from negotes: Issue 11
Negotiations have followed a slow and sometimes turbulent course since opening on January 26, 2015. Just weeks into the process, Air Canada replaced their chief negotiator and then at the end of February they filed for conciliation. This week, the addition of two government conciliators: Barney Dobbins and Kim Beemer along with several senior representatives from Air Canada including Kevin Howlett (who has 30 years of experience in labour relations in the airlines) and others from the finance department will set negotiations on a steadier path as the committee moves our agenda forward.
The bargaining committee will continue to work diligently with Air Canada and the conciliators in order to achieve a contract that makes progress for our members.
Changes to the shift trading process remains an issue of great consternation to our members and there are still many unresolved issues yet to be determined. There are rumours circulating in workplaces regarding a change to the proposed April 1 implementation. To date, the company has not confirmed any alternative dates or plans of action to your committee.
Wheelchair related work at Pearson Airport is an ongoing topic. If this issue isn’t resolved at the bargaining table, Unifor has secured an arbitration date of April 30, 2015 where the dispute will be heard by an arbitrator who will examine both sides of the dispute and render a binding decision.
If you have a bargaining question pertaining to workplace issues or ongoing negotiations, please contact your district chairperson or regional vice president who will table them during our weekly conference calls.
As the bargaining process unfolds, the bargaining committee will continue to keep our members updated. However, in order to protect the integrity of the negotiations, the committee cannot discuss specific details with the membership while in collective bargaining.
Rest assured, as your elected bargaining committee, that when we sit across the table from the company in negotiations we represent your best interests at all times.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Notes from negotes: Issue 10
Over the past week, your Air Canada bargaining committee has met several times with the company to exchange revised proposals and observe presentations. Progress is slow but steady as we work through contractual language and non-monetary issues. Your committee continues to take the pulse of our membership through weekly conference calls with your regional vice presidents. Please direct any questions and concerns that you may have regarding negotiations to your elected union representatives. Together we will debunk rumours and work towards finding solutions.
The company’s proposed shift trade changes are a hot topic and we have no intention of putting it on the back burner. Time only brings clarity to this issue as we continue to advance our position towards a resolution. We are conferring with industry and labour groups across the country who work within the federal sector and face similar restrictions.
Thank-you to all of our loyal members across the country in airports and call and journey management centres who proudly wear their Unifor lanyards to show support for their bargaining committee. As momentum builds through the negotiation process, so does our solidarity.
Due to scheduling conflicts we are not meeting with the company on March 9-13. Therefore the next issue of our weekly communication, Notes from Negotes, will be published on Friday March 20, 2015.
Stay tuned and stay united.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
The company’s proposed shift trade changes are a hot topic and we have no intention of putting it on the back burner. Time only brings clarity to this issue as we continue to advance our position towards a resolution. We are conferring with industry and labour groups across the country who work within the federal sector and face similar restrictions.
Thank-you to all of our loyal members across the country in airports and call and journey management centres who proudly wear their Unifor lanyards to show support for their bargaining committee. As momentum builds through the negotiation process, so does our solidarity.
Due to scheduling conflicts we are not meeting with the company on March 9-13. Therefore the next issue of our weekly communication, Notes from Negotes, will be published on Friday March 20, 2015.
Stay tuned and stay united.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Notes from negotes: Issue 8
21 February 2015
21 February 2015
Shift trading is a win-win for members and Air Canada
Shift trading is a time honoured tradition that has taken over 50 years to evolve into its present form. Ask any Air Canada employee – young or seasoned – what one of the most important aspects of their job is and they will say: flexibility.
Management at Air Canada have lost sight of the fact that shift trading is the sacred cow of sales agents.
In a country that offers little help in the way of child and elder care, the flexibility of shift trading has allowed members at Air Canada (who must work shifts around the clock and in every season) to create timetables that allow them to care for their dependents and/or pursue other endeavours like higher education for themselves and their children.
This debate brings to light many issues.
Although it has thrown a wrench into negotiations, this debate brings to light many issues, one of which is the pay scale for new employees. Shamefully, now that part-time, minimum wage work is standard in the airline industry, picking up extra shifts is often the only way for many of our members to make ends meet. All workers at Air Canada deserve to earn a living wage and to be equally recognized for their contributions.
The company’s intention to unilaterally alter the shift trading process completely changes the conversation in bargaining and has forced the committee to suspend contract talks until we deal with specific issues.
The collective agreement needs to reflect the new reality occurring at Air Canada.
These changes require reviewing our entire collective agreement. The company’s 24/7 schedule relies on the fact that members will shift trade to accommodate medical issues, appointments, child care issues, etc. The vast majority of our members are accustomed to fitting their life into the cracks of their erratic shift schedules because time-off requests are virtually never granted.
We are ensuring that the parameters of the Canada Labour Code are fully employed.
We understand the requirement to be legally compliant, however pieces of Labour Standards under Part III of the Canada Labour Code cannot and should not be quoted in isolation. Labour Standards provides flexibility –workplaces within the federal sector work a variety of schedule types and respond to varied operational requirements which are driven by issues such as seasonality.
The company is currently reviewing a list of proposals developed by your bargaining committee that address the company's concerns, legal components and preserve our member’s ability to shift trade.
Prior to the shift trade issue taking precedence over negotiations, discussions were moving along at a steady pace. Once this issue is resolved we will resume our regular agenda. We will continue to keep you informed of any progress that we make.
Throughout this ordeal, the committee has continued to keep your leadership informed so that they in turn, can keep YOU informed. We hope the following will help to clarify our position on some of the concerns and issues that have been raised:
Hours worked
The Canada Labour Code specifies maximum permitted work hours as 48 hours a week including scheduled hours, shift trades, and overtime. However, there is an allowance for these hours to be averaged over longer periods. The Canada Labour Code contemplates mutual agreement between the company and the union on the averaging period. The union believes that an averaging period of longer than a quarter would be more reasonable to minimize the impact of positive pay on a member’s wages, and to provide more flexibility on the maximum hours of work a member can work during that period.
Increasing the maximum hours
The maximum hours of work in a year are 48 hours X 52 weeks or 2496 hours per year. Things such as vacation time, and bereavement leave are not to be included in the 48 maximum hours per week. For example, if you are full time and are entitled to 4 weeks (160 hours) of vacation, you would be entitled to work 2496 + 160 or 2656 hours per year.
Positive pay
There is an obligation for companies to report income for hours actually worked and to make and report appropriate deductions (such as EI and CPP). The only way to achieve this is through positive pay. Positive pay means that you get paid or credited for the hours actually worked. Your pay cheque (or time bank) will be reduced for hours not worked.
Minimizing pay impact through time bank usage
• One-way shift trades: the company pays the person working the shift their rate of pay.
• Two-way shift trades: the company pays or credits the person working the shift. The person who has given away the shift(s) could have their time bank deducted in order to minimalize the impact on their pay.
Implementation date: April 1, 2015
Many members already have shift trades in effect and the committee recognizes that the implementation date of April 1 is causing great anguish. We have requested that any changes be in effect later in the fall.
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee
Management at Air Canada have lost sight of the fact that shift trading is the sacred cow of sales agents.
In a country that offers little help in the way of child and elder care, the flexibility of shift trading has allowed members at Air Canada (who must work shifts around the clock and in every season) to create timetables that allow them to care for their dependents and/or pursue other endeavours like higher education for themselves and their children.
This debate brings to light many issues.
Although it has thrown a wrench into negotiations, this debate brings to light many issues, one of which is the pay scale for new employees. Shamefully, now that part-time, minimum wage work is standard in the airline industry, picking up extra shifts is often the only way for many of our members to make ends meet. All workers at Air Canada deserve to earn a living wage and to be equally recognized for their contributions.
The company’s intention to unilaterally alter the shift trading process completely changes the conversation in bargaining and has forced the committee to suspend contract talks until we deal with specific issues.
The collective agreement needs to reflect the new reality occurring at Air Canada.
These changes require reviewing our entire collective agreement. The company’s 24/7 schedule relies on the fact that members will shift trade to accommodate medical issues, appointments, child care issues, etc. The vast majority of our members are accustomed to fitting their life into the cracks of their erratic shift schedules because time-off requests are virtually never granted.
We are ensuring that the parameters of the Canada Labour Code are fully employed.
We understand the requirement to be legally compliant, however pieces of Labour Standards under Part III of the Canada Labour Code cannot and should not be quoted in isolation. Labour Standards provides flexibility –workplaces within the federal sector work a variety of schedule types and respond to varied operational requirements which are driven by issues such as seasonality.
The company is currently reviewing a list of proposals developed by your bargaining committee that address the company's concerns, legal components and preserve our member’s ability to shift trade.
Prior to the shift trade issue taking precedence over negotiations, discussions were moving along at a steady pace. Once this issue is resolved we will resume our regular agenda. We will continue to keep you informed of any progress that we make.
Throughout this ordeal, the committee has continued to keep your leadership informed so that they in turn, can keep YOU informed. We hope the following will help to clarify our position on some of the concerns and issues that have been raised:
Hours worked
The Canada Labour Code specifies maximum permitted work hours as 48 hours a week including scheduled hours, shift trades, and overtime. However, there is an allowance for these hours to be averaged over longer periods. The Canada Labour Code contemplates mutual agreement between the company and the union on the averaging period. The union believes that an averaging period of longer than a quarter would be more reasonable to minimize the impact of positive pay on a member’s wages, and to provide more flexibility on the maximum hours of work a member can work during that period.
Increasing the maximum hours
The maximum hours of work in a year are 48 hours X 52 weeks or 2496 hours per year. Things such as vacation time, and bereavement leave are not to be included in the 48 maximum hours per week. For example, if you are full time and are entitled to 4 weeks (160 hours) of vacation, you would be entitled to work 2496 + 160 or 2656 hours per year.
Positive pay
There is an obligation for companies to report income for hours actually worked and to make and report appropriate deductions (such as EI and CPP). The only way to achieve this is through positive pay. Positive pay means that you get paid or credited for the hours actually worked. Your pay cheque (or time bank) will be reduced for hours not worked.
Minimizing pay impact through time bank usage
• One-way shift trades: the company pays the person working the shift their rate of pay.
• Two-way shift trades: the company pays or credits the person working the shift. The person who has given away the shift(s) could have their time bank deducted in order to minimalize the impact on their pay.
Implementation date: April 1, 2015
Many members already have shift trades in effect and the committee recognizes that the implementation date of April 1 is causing great anguish. We have requested that any changes be in effect later in the fall.
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee
Update 18 February
Bargaining has been suspended due to Shift Trades.
Bargaining between Unifor and Air Canada has been suspended until shift trading issues are resolved. Yesterday, Air Canada finally released an official version of the shift trading changes they want to impose. As we have stated in previous bulletins, negotiations have been progressing. However, when the committee saw the extent of the company's intentions, talks came to an abrupt halt.
Air Canada is trying to implement unnecessary restrictions on our members. While the Canada Labour Code poses some legal constraints (regarding hours worked and pay allocation) the committee believes that there is much room for flexibility. We are continuing to look for in-depth solutions to this problem while working within the true provisions of the code.
Today, we spoke to vice presidents and district chairpersons from across the country via conference call, in order to apprise them of the situation.
"Our members are extremely disappointed in the company’s direction and fully support their bargaining committee," said Local 2002 President Cheryl Robinson. "We understand that many of you have questions and we urge you to take your concerns directly to your frontline managers."
The committee is compiling an in-depth list of proposals that we are sure will address the company's concerns, and most importantly preserve our members long standing shift trading practices. Air Canada needs to put the lid on this negative can of worms they are opening so that we can get back to bargaining positive progress in the workplace.
We will outline our concerns and solutions in greater detail in the next edition of Notes from Negotes, due out on Friday February 20, 2015.
Stay tuned and stay united!
In Solidarity Kathy Waters / District Chair 101
Bargaining has been suspended due to Shift Trades.
Bargaining between Unifor and Air Canada has been suspended until shift trading issues are resolved. Yesterday, Air Canada finally released an official version of the shift trading changes they want to impose. As we have stated in previous bulletins, negotiations have been progressing. However, when the committee saw the extent of the company's intentions, talks came to an abrupt halt.
Air Canada is trying to implement unnecessary restrictions on our members. While the Canada Labour Code poses some legal constraints (regarding hours worked and pay allocation) the committee believes that there is much room for flexibility. We are continuing to look for in-depth solutions to this problem while working within the true provisions of the code.
Today, we spoke to vice presidents and district chairpersons from across the country via conference call, in order to apprise them of the situation.
"Our members are extremely disappointed in the company’s direction and fully support their bargaining committee," said Local 2002 President Cheryl Robinson. "We understand that many of you have questions and we urge you to take your concerns directly to your frontline managers."
The committee is compiling an in-depth list of proposals that we are sure will address the company's concerns, and most importantly preserve our members long standing shift trading practices. Air Canada needs to put the lid on this negative can of worms they are opening so that we can get back to bargaining positive progress in the workplace.
We will outline our concerns and solutions in greater detail in the next edition of Notes from Negotes, due out on Friday February 20, 2015.
Stay tuned and stay united!
In Solidarity Kathy Waters / District Chair 101
Hi All... Just got this from the company...
The 520 Hours for the year, Air Canada is claiming you can only work above your shift started September 2014 and it is a Rolling year. Kathy Waters/ District Chair
The 520 Hours for the year, Air Canada is claiming you can only work above your shift started September 2014 and it is a Rolling year. Kathy Waters/ District Chair
18 February
Air Canada using technology to unilaterally impose changes to shift trading
The company has finally released a bulletin announcing changes to the shift trade policies that our members have practiced for decades. We are outraged that they have chosen to forge ahead with little regard for the negative impact on our members.
In the bulletin the company identifies a number of issues of concern; one in particular is the reporting of hours worked. The Canada Labour Code does not obligate an employer to report on a quarterly basis; yearly reporting achieves the same end result and requirement. The company also references a health and safety aspect yet this concern is not reflective in past practice. When they are soliciting members to work extra hours due to irregular operations they have never shown any regard for the well-being of employees. To our knowledge no Unifor member has suffered a work place injury as a result of shift trading.
In making their position clear, the validity of their issues becomes questionable.
As we are currently in bargaining we will continue to evaluate the details of the company’s position and formulate our options. We have developed proposals that enable our members to continue with the flexibility of our shift trade practices.
We encourage each and every member to raise their concerns and ask questions regarding this issue with their local manager.
In solidarity,
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee:
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Air Canada, Notes from Negotes: Issue 7 3 days ago, Feb 13, 2015
PDF - Notes from Negotes
Moving our bargaining agenda forward
Your committee had a productive couple of days as we moved our bargaining agenda forward. We fully expect talks to ramp up next week as we begin bargaining in depth.
Record cold temperatures and staff shortages continue to take their toll on airport operations, creating flight delays and cancellations, long line ups and frustrated passengers. We would like to thank all of the caring and dedicated employees working at airports, call and journey management centres who tirelessly and professionally assist Air Canada’s customers on their travels. It is your professional expertise that makes Air Canada a multi-award winning airline.
The company’s desire to change certain components of our long standing practice of shift trading continues to concern our membership. In spite of repeated promises, Air Canada has yet to officially address the issue in the workplace, creating much consternation. Given that Air Canada says that this issue is a priority, their lethargic response to communicate the issues are somewhat confusing.
And frustrating for our members!
The priority of your committee is to continue to keep you informed as much as is possible as we progress through these negotiations.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
PDF - Notes from Negotes
Moving our bargaining agenda forward
Your committee had a productive couple of days as we moved our bargaining agenda forward. We fully expect talks to ramp up next week as we begin bargaining in depth.
Record cold temperatures and staff shortages continue to take their toll on airport operations, creating flight delays and cancellations, long line ups and frustrated passengers. We would like to thank all of the caring and dedicated employees working at airports, call and journey management centres who tirelessly and professionally assist Air Canada’s customers on their travels. It is your professional expertise that makes Air Canada a multi-award winning airline.
The company’s desire to change certain components of our long standing practice of shift trading continues to concern our membership. In spite of repeated promises, Air Canada has yet to officially address the issue in the workplace, creating much consternation. Given that Air Canada says that this issue is a priority, their lethargic response to communicate the issues are somewhat confusing.
And frustrating for our members!
The priority of your committee is to continue to keep you informed as much as is possible as we progress through these negotiations.
In solidarity,
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
06 February 2015
Air Canada bargaining progress slow but steady
Since bargaining opened on January 26, 2015 your bargaining committee has been able to sign off on a few of the simpler proposals.
We returned to the table on Tuesday February 3 determined to continue our progress, only to discover that Air Canada had terminated their chief negotiator. The company requested a brief adjournment in order to bring their team up to speed.
Our goal has not changed
On Thursday we met with Air Canada’s new chief negotiator, John Beveridge, to map out the itinerary for the next few weeks. This change in leadership on the company’s side has not distracted or influenced the committee in anyway. Your bargaining representatives are driven to achieve a negotiated settlement that meets our membership’s needs.
Our cross country check- in calls continue to be an invaluable resource. These weekly calls enable your bargaining committee to keep regional vice presidents updated and most importantly, hear what you, our membership, are talking about.
Shift trading raises concerns
Air Canada’s intention to make changes to shift trading have raised huge concerns for our members. At the time of this update, the company still has not issued a promised bulletin to employees explaining their position on the matter. This has created a void of information that has been filled with leaked documents and suppositions.
We know that our members hold shift trading close to their hearts. As with any contentious issue, there are varying opinions regarding the impact the company’s actions will have. Our Unifor legal department is investigating this complex matter and we will keep you informed of any developments.
As bargaining continues there will be many issues that arise, some will be red flags and others will be red herrings. We will not let this divide or sway us from our objective – to secure a solid contract for all members. Stay united, resist rumours and get the facts; read Notes from Negotes and subscribe at unifor2002.org for e-news alerts.
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Air Canada bargaining progress slow but steady
Since bargaining opened on January 26, 2015 your bargaining committee has been able to sign off on a few of the simpler proposals.
We returned to the table on Tuesday February 3 determined to continue our progress, only to discover that Air Canada had terminated their chief negotiator. The company requested a brief adjournment in order to bring their team up to speed.
Our goal has not changed
On Thursday we met with Air Canada’s new chief negotiator, John Beveridge, to map out the itinerary for the next few weeks. This change in leadership on the company’s side has not distracted or influenced the committee in anyway. Your bargaining representatives are driven to achieve a negotiated settlement that meets our membership’s needs.
Our cross country check- in calls continue to be an invaluable resource. These weekly calls enable your bargaining committee to keep regional vice presidents updated and most importantly, hear what you, our membership, are talking about.
Shift trading raises concerns
Air Canada’s intention to make changes to shift trading have raised huge concerns for our members. At the time of this update, the company still has not issued a promised bulletin to employees explaining their position on the matter. This has created a void of information that has been filled with leaked documents and suppositions.
We know that our members hold shift trading close to their hearts. As with any contentious issue, there are varying opinions regarding the impact the company’s actions will have. Our Unifor legal department is investigating this complex matter and we will keep you informed of any developments.
As bargaining continues there will be many issues that arise, some will be red flags and others will be red herrings. We will not let this divide or sway us from our objective – to secure a solid contract for all members. Stay united, resist rumours and get the facts; read Notes from Negotes and subscribe at unifor2002.org for e-news alerts.
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
04 February 2015
Air Canada cuts employees to the core with shift trading limitations 1 hour ago
It has come to our attention that Air Canada intends to severely limit our past practice of shift trading.
Shift trading is a long standing tradition at Air Canada and has created a flexible, win-win environment for both the employer and employees who are better able to accommodate a volatile 24-7 airline operation while juggling other responsibilities.
This matter is extremely complex since it involves multiple collective agreements and legal components. Our Unifor legal department is on high alert and is currently investigating the company’s claims of "illegal irregularities” in the current shift trading process.
This is no April fool’s joke – Air Canada plans to inflict these drastic restrictions on our membership’s ability to shift trade by April 1, 2015.
In spite of the company’s bullying tactics, rest assured this issue is far from over. The union has demanded that the company fully disclose their intentions to their employees. Meanwhile, we will continue to look for avenues to secure the protection of our shift trade rights.
In solidarity,
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee:
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
04 February 2015
Air Canada cherche à imposer des restrictions draconiennes à l’échange de quarts de travail 1 hour ago
Nous avons appris qu’Air Canada a l’intention de limiter sérieusement notre pratique antérieure d'échange de quarts de travail.
L’échange de quarts de travail est une tradition de longue date chez Air Canada. Elle a permis d’instaurer un environnement souple, gagnant-gagnant tant pour l’employeur que pour les employés qui sont plus en mesure d’accommoder des opérations aériennes en service 24 heures par jour, 7 jours sur 7, tout en jonglant avec d’autres responsabilités.
Ce dossier est extrêmement complexe puisqu’il touche à plusieurs conventions collectives et comprend des aspects juridiques. Le Service juridique d’Unifor est en état d’alerte élevée et investigue présentement les prétentions de la compagnie relativement à des « irrégularités illégales » dans le cadre du processus actuel d’échange de quarts.
Ce n'est pas un poisson d'avril. Air Canada projette d’infliger des restrictions draconiennes sur la possibilité de nos membres d’échanger des quarts d’ici le 1er avril 2015.
En dépit des tactiques d’intimidation de la compagnie, soyez assurés que ce dossier est loin d'être terminé. Le syndicat a demandé à la compagnie de divulguer totalement ses intentions aux employés. Entretemps, nous continuerons de chercher des avenues pour garantir la protection de nos droits relatifs à l’échange de quarts de travail.
En toute solidarité,
Votre comité de négociation avec Air Canada
Veronica Kelly – Région du Pacifique
Joanne Goulet – Région de l’Ouest
Frances Galambosy, présidente – Région du Centre
Benoit Lapointe – Région de l’Est
Tammy Moore – Région de l’Atlantique
Cheryl Robinson, présidente, section locale 2002
Leslie Dias, représentante nationalex
Air Canada cuts employees to the core with shift trading limitations 1 hour ago
It has come to our attention that Air Canada intends to severely limit our past practice of shift trading.
Shift trading is a long standing tradition at Air Canada and has created a flexible, win-win environment for both the employer and employees who are better able to accommodate a volatile 24-7 airline operation while juggling other responsibilities.
This matter is extremely complex since it involves multiple collective agreements and legal components. Our Unifor legal department is on high alert and is currently investigating the company’s claims of "illegal irregularities” in the current shift trading process.
This is no April fool’s joke – Air Canada plans to inflict these drastic restrictions on our membership’s ability to shift trade by April 1, 2015.
In spite of the company’s bullying tactics, rest assured this issue is far from over. The union has demanded that the company fully disclose their intentions to their employees. Meanwhile, we will continue to look for avenues to secure the protection of our shift trade rights.
In solidarity,
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee:
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
04 February 2015
Air Canada cherche à imposer des restrictions draconiennes à l’échange de quarts de travail 1 hour ago
Nous avons appris qu’Air Canada a l’intention de limiter sérieusement notre pratique antérieure d'échange de quarts de travail.
L’échange de quarts de travail est une tradition de longue date chez Air Canada. Elle a permis d’instaurer un environnement souple, gagnant-gagnant tant pour l’employeur que pour les employés qui sont plus en mesure d’accommoder des opérations aériennes en service 24 heures par jour, 7 jours sur 7, tout en jonglant avec d’autres responsabilités.
Ce dossier est extrêmement complexe puisqu’il touche à plusieurs conventions collectives et comprend des aspects juridiques. Le Service juridique d’Unifor est en état d’alerte élevée et investigue présentement les prétentions de la compagnie relativement à des « irrégularités illégales » dans le cadre du processus actuel d’échange de quarts.
Ce n'est pas un poisson d'avril. Air Canada projette d’infliger des restrictions draconiennes sur la possibilité de nos membres d’échanger des quarts d’ici le 1er avril 2015.
En dépit des tactiques d’intimidation de la compagnie, soyez assurés que ce dossier est loin d'être terminé. Le syndicat a demandé à la compagnie de divulguer totalement ses intentions aux employés. Entretemps, nous continuerons de chercher des avenues pour garantir la protection de nos droits relatifs à l’échange de quarts de travail.
En toute solidarité,
Votre comité de négociation avec Air Canada
Veronica Kelly – Région du Pacifique
Joanne Goulet – Région de l’Ouest
Frances Galambosy, présidente – Région du Centre
Benoit Lapointe – Région de l’Est
Tammy Moore – Région de l’Atlantique
Cheryl Robinson, présidente, section locale 2002
Leslie Dias, représentante nationalex
January 30, 2015 Update from week one
On Monday the Unifor bargaining committee formally opened negotiations with Air Canada in Toronto. Jenny Ahn, Assistant to National President, Jerry Dias opened the session. Ms. Ahn identified the agenda items from the union and conveyed to the Air Canada management team that the Unifor membership is strong and united in solidarity. She also stated that Local 2002 members at Air Canada need to see great improvements in this subsequent contract.
As this is still considered the early stages of bargaining, there is very little to report. The Unifor bargaining committee was engaged in reviewing collective agreement language and reinforcing strategies. They also had productive conversation with the company.
For those of you who are new to negotiations, this may seem like a ‘hurry up and wait’ process. Unfortunately, this is the nature of bargaining. Unlike previous years, this set of contract talks will be kept to a more formal schedule. When the bargaining committee reach the point to discuss bigger issues, then the process will really begin to move quickly.
Currently, it is too early to predict when we that will be.
As it has been stated in previous bulletins and newsletters, communication and transparency will continue to be a top priority for the Unifor bargaining committee. Throughout talks, you – the membership – will be kept informed by regularly scheduled updates.
Stay tuned for more.
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Here is the latest Negos in Adobe PDF
On Monday the Unifor bargaining committee formally opened negotiations with Air Canada in Toronto. Jenny Ahn, Assistant to National President, Jerry Dias opened the session. Ms. Ahn identified the agenda items from the union and conveyed to the Air Canada management team that the Unifor membership is strong and united in solidarity. She also stated that Local 2002 members at Air Canada need to see great improvements in this subsequent contract.
As this is still considered the early stages of bargaining, there is very little to report. The Unifor bargaining committee was engaged in reviewing collective agreement language and reinforcing strategies. They also had productive conversation with the company.
For those of you who are new to negotiations, this may seem like a ‘hurry up and wait’ process. Unfortunately, this is the nature of bargaining. Unlike previous years, this set of contract talks will be kept to a more formal schedule. When the bargaining committee reach the point to discuss bigger issues, then the process will really begin to move quickly.
Currently, it is too early to predict when we that will be.
As it has been stated in previous bulletins and newsletters, communication and transparency will continue to be a top priority for the Unifor bargaining committee. Throughout talks, you – the membership – will be kept informed by regularly scheduled updates.
Stay tuned for more.
YOUR AIR CANADA BARGAINING COMMITTEE,
Veronica Kelly, Pacific region
Joanne Goulet, Western region
Frances Galambosy, Chairperson - Central region
Benoit Lapointe, Eastern region
Tammy Moore, Atlantic region
Cheryl Robinson, Local 2002 President
Leslie Dias, National Representative
Here is the latest Negos in Adobe PDF
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Le 30 janvier 2015 | Nouvelles de la première semaine
Lundi, le comité de négociation d’Unifor a officiellement ouvert les négociations avec Air Canada à Toronto. Jenny Ahn, adjointe au président national Jerry Dias, a ouvert la séance. Madame Ahn a présenté les points au programme au nom du syndicat et communiqué à l’équipe de direction d’Air Canada que les membres d’Unifor sont forts et unis dans la solidarité. Elle a aussi déclaré que les membres de la section locale 202 chez Air Canada veulent voir d’importantes améliorations apportées à la prochaine convention collective.
Comme nous en sommes aux toutes premières étapes des négociations, il y a peu à rapporter pour le moment. Le comité de négociation d’Unifor a examiné les dispositions de la convention collective et renforcé les stratégies de négociation. Le comité a aussi tenu des échanges productifs avec la compagnie.
Pour les personnes peu familières avec les négociations, ce processus peut ressembler à une approche « on se dépêche et on attend ». Malheureusement, les négociations ne se déroulent pas ainsi. Contrairement aux années précédentes, cette série de pourparlers suivra un horaire plus formel. Lorsque le comité de négociation sera rendu à l’étape de discuter des enjeux plus importants, le rythme des négociations commencera à aller beaucoup plus vite. À l’heure actuelle, il est trop tôt pour prévoir à quel moment cela va se passer. Comme nous l’avons déjà indiqué dans des infolettres et bulletins précédents, la communication et la transparence continueront d’être la priorité absolue du comité de négociation d’Unifor. Pendant les pourparlers, nous vous transmettrons, à vous les membres, des nouvelles régulièrement.
Restez à l’écoute.
VOTRE COMITÉ DE NÉGOCIATION AIR CANADA
Veronica Kelly – Région du Pacifique
Joanne Goulet – Région de l’Ouest
Frances Galambosy, présidente – Région du Centre
Benoit Lapointe – Région de l’Est
Tammy Moore – Région de l’Atlantique
Cheryl Robinson, présidente, section locale 2002
Leslie Dias, représentante nationale
Lundi, le comité de négociation d’Unifor a officiellement ouvert les négociations avec Air Canada à Toronto. Jenny Ahn, adjointe au président national Jerry Dias, a ouvert la séance. Madame Ahn a présenté les points au programme au nom du syndicat et communiqué à l’équipe de direction d’Air Canada que les membres d’Unifor sont forts et unis dans la solidarité. Elle a aussi déclaré que les membres de la section locale 202 chez Air Canada veulent voir d’importantes améliorations apportées à la prochaine convention collective.
Comme nous en sommes aux toutes premières étapes des négociations, il y a peu à rapporter pour le moment. Le comité de négociation d’Unifor a examiné les dispositions de la convention collective et renforcé les stratégies de négociation. Le comité a aussi tenu des échanges productifs avec la compagnie.
Pour les personnes peu familières avec les négociations, ce processus peut ressembler à une approche « on se dépêche et on attend ». Malheureusement, les négociations ne se déroulent pas ainsi. Contrairement aux années précédentes, cette série de pourparlers suivra un horaire plus formel. Lorsque le comité de négociation sera rendu à l’étape de discuter des enjeux plus importants, le rythme des négociations commencera à aller beaucoup plus vite. À l’heure actuelle, il est trop tôt pour prévoir à quel moment cela va se passer. Comme nous l’avons déjà indiqué dans des infolettres et bulletins précédents, la communication et la transparence continueront d’être la priorité absolue du comité de négociation d’Unifor. Pendant les pourparlers, nous vous transmettrons, à vous les membres, des nouvelles régulièrement.
Restez à l’écoute.
VOTRE COMITÉ DE NÉGOCIATION AIR CANADA
Veronica Kelly – Région du Pacifique
Joanne Goulet – Région de l’Ouest
Frances Galambosy, présidente – Région du Centre
Benoit Lapointe – Région de l’Est
Tammy Moore – Région de l’Atlantique
Cheryl Robinson, présidente, section locale 2002
Leslie Dias, représentante nationale
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January 26, 2015
TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - Customer Sales and Service Agents at Air Canada will be seeking economic gains after having made many sacrifices during the turbulent times in the airline industry, according to Unifor. Bargaining for a new collective agreement opened today in Toronto.
"A major contributor to the company achieving financial stability is front line employee dedication and hard work," said Leslie Dias, Unifor National Representative and lead negotiator.
Unifor says that front line employees are handling 30% more passengers than 2004 with 30% fewer agents. Despite these challenges, Air Canada's employees helped the company win Best Airline in North America for five consecutive years.
"Our members are doing a great job under often challenging circumstances. They deserve a reasonable share of the gains the company has made in recent years," said Cheryl Robinson, President of Unifor Local 2002. "It shouldn't only be shareholders who benefit from the airline's profitability."
Unifor 2002 represents 4,100 employees at Air Canada. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing more than 305,000 workers. It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers unions merged
TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - Customer Sales and Service Agents at Air Canada will be seeking economic gains after having made many sacrifices during the turbulent times in the airline industry, according to Unifor. Bargaining for a new collective agreement opened today in Toronto.
"A major contributor to the company achieving financial stability is front line employee dedication and hard work," said Leslie Dias, Unifor National Representative and lead negotiator.
Unifor says that front line employees are handling 30% more passengers than 2004 with 30% fewer agents. Despite these challenges, Air Canada's employees helped the company win Best Airline in North America for five consecutive years.
"Our members are doing a great job under often challenging circumstances. They deserve a reasonable share of the gains the company has made in recent years," said Cheryl Robinson, President of Unifor Local 2002. "It shouldn't only be shareholders who benefit from the airline's profitability."
Unifor 2002 represents 4,100 employees at Air Canada. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing more than 305,000 workers. It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers unions merged
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